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NVFC Releases 2011 Annual Report
Mon, Feb 6, 2012
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recently released its Annual Report for 2011, which details the ways the organization has been working for volunteer firefighters over the past year. |
PA Fire Chief Killed in Collision
Fri, Feb 3, 2012
The chief of the Franklin Township (PA) Volunteer Fire Department was killed Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash. |
Less Than Two Weeks Left to Submit Nomination for National Junior Firefighter Program Awards
Fri, Feb 3, 2012
The deadline for submitting a nomination for the National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) Junior Firefighter of the Year and Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Awards is Wednesday, February 15. |
AR Firefighters Reportedly Left Bodies at Scene
Fri, Feb 3, 2012
The family of two Bald Knob (AR) residents who died in a camper fire two months ago are upset about how the investigation of the incident was handled. |
TN Firefighters Injured After Being Struck in Crash
Wed, Feb 1, 2012
Two volunteer firefighters who were trying to extinguish a roadside grass fire were injured in a deadly vehicle crash Monday night in Fayette County, Tennessee. |
MI Firefighter Rescues Woman from Sinking Vehicle
Tue, Jan 31, 2012
A volunteer firefighter rescued a woman who was trapped in an upside-down SUV that was sinking into a river Monday afternoon in Allegan County, Michigan. |
NY Volunteer Fire Department Says It Will Defy FDNY and Respond
Wed, Jan 25, 2012
The chief of a volunteer fire department based in a neighborhood in the Bronx, New York, has said he and his firefighters will continue to respond to fire calls in the area despite threats of arrest. |
NVFC News: ICC Process, Standards Guide, Training Opportunities, Executive Committee Meets
Tue, Jan 24, 2012
Some articles have been released from the National Volunteer Fire Council. |
Three Injured in TX Fracking Well Explosion, Fire
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
Three people were injured during an explosion and fire at an oil well in Pearsall, Texas. Hydraulic fracturing (a.k.a. fracking) occurs at the site. |
First Alert Renews Fire Corps Smoke Alarm Donation Program for 2012
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
Registered Fire Corps programs can apply to receive up to 12 dual sensor smoke alarms, or 24 photo smoke alarms, or 24 ion smoke alarms to install in your community. |
Globe Manufacturing Joins Forces with "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
Wed, Jan 18, 2012
It's not every day that a New Hampshire manufacturer gets asked by a network television for their help, but when Globe Manufacturing Company heard from ABC's long-running series, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, they didn't hesitate for a minute. Whatever was needed, count Globe in. |
FY 2011 SAFER Grants Application Period to Open Soon
Tue, Jan 10, 2012
The FY 2011 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants application period will open soon. |
Additional SAFER Get Ready Guides Now Available
Wed, Jan 4, 2012
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) application period will be opening soon. |
Nominate an Outstanding Firefighter for NVFC National Awards
Wed, Jan 4, 2012
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is now accepting nominations for the NVFC Lifetime Achievement Award and the Fire Prevention Award. |
The Designated Officer's Role for Infection Control
Sun, Jan 1, 2012
In 1990, the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act, Public Law 101-381, was enacted into law. |
Key to Combating Turnover: Loyalty
Sun, Jan 1, 2012
Throughout the United States, volunteer fire departments and rescue squads have been a source of pride for their communities, their members coming together during times of emergency to help protect lives and property within that community. |
MD Firefighter Suffers Heart Attack at Duplex Fire
Sat, Dec 31, 2011
A volunteer firefighter suffered cardiac arrest while operating at the scene of a fire in Elkton, Maryland. |
TX Fire Department Needs Help
Fri, Dec 30, 2011
The Pearland Volunteer Fire Department is in need of donations to cover the cost of equipment, training for firefighters and operating their department. |
Attitudes and Fire Service Perceptions
Thu, Dec 29, 2011
In this article, Richard Etheridge outlines how we owe those who came before and should uphold the fire service's reputation, image and honor by defending and carrying on their work. |
New WA Bill Asks Volunteers to Pay to Serve
Wed, Dec 28, 2011
In Washington state, House Bill 2141 proposes legislation requiring all firefighters to pay a fee for their certification, according to a recent report. |
The Connecticut Fire Academy Sees 46 Graduates
Tue, Dec 27, 2011
The Fire Academy in Meriden, Connecticut, graduated forty-six firefighters from Recruit Class No. 48 on Thursday, December 22 after the group completed a 14-week training program, according to a report. |
NJ Congressman Introduces Bill to Extend Narrowband Deadline for First Responders
February 8, 2012
Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has filed legislation, H.R. 3430, t...
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